The Indian government does not leave the slightest respite to Indian citizens. After the removal of 86% of the currencyThe money used in a particular country at a particular time, like dollar, yen, euro, etc., consisting of banknotes and coins, that does not require endorsement as a medium of exchange. More in circulation last November, the State Bank of India (SBI) has just introduced additional service taxes for ATM and mobile transactions. But if that might be a logical step to encourage consumers to increasingly use digital payments, what’s not clear is why these fees also concern online banking services, leaving no viable option to SBI customers.
Since June 1st 2017, additional taxes of Rs 10 ($0.1) are charged for cashMoney in physical form such as banknotes and coins. More withdrawals carried out at SBI ATMs, to Rs 20 on transactions conducted at cash machines provided by other banks. Cash purchases done via SBI mobile banking app and State Bank Buddy – a mobile app that allows for moneyFrom the Latin word moneta, nickname that was given by Romans to the goddess Juno because there was a minting workshop next to her temple. Money is any item that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular region, country or socio-economic context. Its onset dates back to the origins of humanity and its physical representation has taken on very varied forms until the appearance of metal coins. The banknote, a typical representati... More transfers between contacts – are for their part charged Rs 25 per transaction.
But the bank’s determination to fight against mobile cash transfers does not end there. Cash deposits of up to Rs 10,000 ($155) into mobile wallet SBI Buddy are now charged 0.25% of the loaded amount. It is even worst for SBI Buddy cash withdrawals, charged 2.5% of the transaction value. IMPS (Immediate PaymentA transfer of funds which discharges an obligation on the part of a payer vis-à-vis a payee. More Service) transfers do not escape the new regulation and are also charged more since the beginning of the month.
The icing on the cake: Indians wishing to exchangeThe Eurosystem comprises the European Central Bank and the national central banks of those countries that have adopted the euro. More more than 20 pieces of soiled notes at the bank (or a value exceeding Rs 5,000) will have to pay a fee of Rs 2 per banknoteA banknote (or ‘bill’ as it is often referred to in the US) is a type of negotiable promissory note, issued by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand. More, plus tax service.
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